Sutherland Springs church massacre: Day 3

By Chris Eudaily

on November 7, 2017 8:53 AM

Leslie Vandevier prays at a memorial of crosses after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Leslie Vandevier prays at a memorial of crosses after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire

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Flowers and other items left at a memorial are seen outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Flowers and other items left at a memorial are seen outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black

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Flags fly at half mast during a memorial service for victims of the mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, at the La Vernia High School in Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Flags fly at half mast during a memorial service for victims of the mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, at the La Vernia High School in Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all

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A young girl prays during a memorial service for victims of the mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, at the La Vernia High School in Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

A young girl prays during a memorial service for victims of the mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, at the La Vernia High School in Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black

People listen to a sermon during a memorial service for victims of the mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, at the La Vernia High School in Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

People listen to a sermon during a memorial service for victims of the mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, at the La Vernia High School in Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all

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LA VERNIA, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Guests attend a prayer services at the La Vernia High School Football stadium to grieve the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in La Vernia, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others when he opened fire during a Sunday service at the church in nearby Sutherland Springs, Texas. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

LA VERNIA, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Guests attend a prayer services at the La Vernia High School Football stadium to grieve the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017

LA VERNIA, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Guests attend a prayer services at the La Vernia High School Football stadium to grieve the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in La Vernia, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others when he opened fire during a Sunday service at the church in nearby Sutherland Springs, Texas. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

LA VERNIA, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Guests attend a prayer services at the La Vernia High School Football stadium to grieve the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Nov. 7, 2017 -- A memorial service is held for the victims of a mass shooting in Sutherland Springs of the U.S. state of Texas Nov. 6, 2017. At least 26 people were killed and many others wounded in Texas' deadliest shooting Sunday morning at a church in Sutherland Springs. (Xinhua/Li Ying via Getty Images)

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Nov. 7, 2017 -- A memorial service is held for the victims of a mass shooting in Sutherland Springs of the U.S. state of Texas Nov. 6, 2017. At least 26 people were killed and many others

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Bullet holes scar the front door of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others when he opened fire during a Sunday service at the church. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Bullet holes scar the front door of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Bullet holes scar the front door of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others when he opened fire during a Sunday service at the church. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Bullet holes scar the front door of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick

Brenda Woldridge (L) and Meredith Cooper embrace at a memorial outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Brenda Woldridge (L) and Meredith Cooper embrace at a memorial outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing

Officials hold a press conference outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Officials hold a press conference outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an

Rene Morino (R) reacts at a memorial outside the First Baptist Church (back), after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Rene Morino (R) reacts at a memorial outside the First Baptist Church (back), after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with

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SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5 a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, killed 26 people at the church and wounded 20 more when he opened fire during a Sunday service. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs,

Kyle Dahlderg looks over a memorial where 26 crosses stand in a field on the edge of town to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others when he opened fire during a Sunday service.

Kyle Dahlderg looks over a memorial where 26 crosses stand in a field on the edge of town to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland

Flowers left outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States.

Flowers left outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on

Local residents pray at a memorial outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States.

Local residents pray at a memorial outside the First Baptist Church, after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an

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Kyle Dahlderg (L) and Kevin Blomstrum view a memorial where 26 crosses stand in a field on the edge of town to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others when he opened fire during a Sunday service.

Kyle Dahlderg (L) and Kevin Blomstrum view a memorial where 26 crosses stand in a field on the edge of town to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017

Brian Russell hugs Maria Durand while her daughter Lupita Alcoces watches during a visit to a memorial where 26 crosses stand in a field on the edge of town to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others when he opened fire during a Sunday service. Durand helps to teach bible study at the church and lost several friends in the shooting.

Brian Russell hugs Maria Durand while her daughter Lupita Alcoces watches during a visit to a memorial where 26 crosses stand in a field on the edge of town to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist

Brian Russell of Pleasonton, Texas visits a memorial where 26 crosses stand in a field on the edge of town to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others when he opened fire during a Sunday service.

Brian Russell of Pleasonton, Texas visits a memorial where 26 crosses stand in a field on the edge of town to honor the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in

Crime scene tape falls across a small memorial near the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and killed the 26 people and wounded 20 others at the church when he opened fire during a Sunday service.

Crime scene tape falls across a small memorial near the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5, a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, shot and

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Law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5 a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, killed 26 people at the church and wounded 20 more when he opened fire during a Sunday service.

Law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5 a gunman, Devin Patrick

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The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First...photo-14503940.166458 - |ucfirst

Local residents pray at a memorial outside the First Baptist Church (back), after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States.

Local residents pray at a memorial outside the First Baptist Church (back), after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an

Local residents pray at a memorial outside the First Baptist...photo-14504694.166458 - |ucfirst

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First...photo-14503941.166458 - |ucfirst

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First...photo-14503943.166458 - |ucfirst

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First...photo-14503946.166458 - |ucfirst

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First...photo-14503944.166458 - |ucfirst

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First...photo-14503947.166458 - |ucfirst

State troopers stand guard outside the First Baptist Church (back), after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States.

State troopers stand guard outside the First Baptist Church (back), after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this past Sunday and killed 26 people, wounding dozens. less

The investigation continues in the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Tuesday, Nov.7, 2017. According to authorities, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked into the church this ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5 a gunman, Devin Patrick Kelley, killed 26 people at the church and wounded 20 more when he opened fire during a Sunday service.

Law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs on November 7, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On November 5 a gunman, Devin Patrick

Leslie Vandevier prays at a memorial of crosses after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 more in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Leslie Vandevier prays at a memorial of crosses after a mass shooting that killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 7, 2017. A gunman wearing all black armed with an assault rifle opened fire